Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies! These irresistible treats are a perfect blend of rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter, making them ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight dessert or a festive gathering. With their warm, inviting aroma filling your home, everyone from kids to adults will love these cookies. Quick and easy to prepare, you’ll find yourself baking them time and again. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet scrumptious recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup shortening (regular or butter flavor)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add the egg and mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently until fully combined.
- Scoop dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet in balls about 1 to 1½ inches in diameter.
- Press down gently with a fork to create a crisscross pattern on each ball.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Cool on the sheet for about 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg